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BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin
25.9.2024
BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact
Government of Bhutan Holds $828M in Bitcoin, Arkham Data Shows
22.9.2024
The government of Bhutan is currently holding over $828 million in bitcoin, according to onchain data by Arkham Intelligence. “Unlike most governments, Bhutan’s BTC does not come from law enforcement asset seizures, but from bitcoin mining operations, which have ramped up dramatically...
A Detailed Analysis of Ancient 2009 Bitcoin Wallet Spending Since 2015
21.9.2024
On Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, blockchain detectives were left stunned when five dormant bitcoin wallets from 2009 suddenly became active. In a fascinating twist, exactly nine years earlier on Sept. 20, 2015, a single block reward from 2009 was spent, with the owner transferring block height 2,800...
Mastercard, Safaricom Partner on Cross-Border Payments
20.9.2024
Mastercard and Safaricom have partnered to improve payment acceptance and cross-border remittances in Kenya. The partnership will benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-Pesa and enable them to serve customers globally. This collaboration will provide faster and more reliable payment solutions...
Donald Trump uses Bitcoin to buy burgers at NYC bar
18.9.2024
Pubkey, a Bitcoin bar in New York City, hosted the former US President and 2024 Republican nominee for a campaign stop on Sept. 18
BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative
18.9.2024
BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity
BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative
18.9.2024
BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity
BNB Chain to Promote Gasless Stablecoin Transactions With Exchanges, Wallets, and Bridges
18.9.2024
BNB Chain has announced new developments aimed at becoming the core infrastructure for stablecoin payments and digital financial transactions. This initiative focuses on gasless transactions across centralized exchanges, wallets, and bridges, making stablecoin payments faster, cheaper, and more...
Binance Briefly Suspends Sei Network Transactions for Upgrade
16.9.2024
Binance, one of the world’s leading crypto exchange platforms, has announced a plan to temporarily suspend token deposits…
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
16.9.2024
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks...
$135.4M in Dormant Bitcoin Revived by Mid-Sept., 2016 Wallets Dominate Activity
15.9.2024
According to the latest figures, 32 dormant bitcoin transactions have surfaced during the first two weeks of September 2024, with a hefty 2,253.54 BTC spent so far. When it comes to the biggest spenders, btcparser.com shows wallets dating back to 2016 took the lead, moving a total of 1,549.51...
Nigeria Accuses Four Crypto Traders of Forex Regulations Violations
13.9.2024
The Nigerian government has filed criminal charges against four individuals and several firms for allegedly conducting illegal crypto transactions, including USDT to naira conversions, without a banking license. The four are Ejiogu A. Chinedu, Nnamdi F. Okereke, Oty Ugochukwu Stanley,...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Fee Drop: The Perfect Time for Cost-Effective Transactions
13.9.2024
Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable lows, it could be the perfect moment to fine-tune...
Zano and Confidential Layer Partner for Secure, Private Cross-Chain Transactions
13.9.2024
Zano blockchain partnered with Confidential Layer to enable secure and private transactions across different blockchains. This allows users to keep their original assets (like ether or bitcoin) while adding Zano’s strong privacy features. Both the Zano and Confidential Layer teams see this...
Bitcoin whale transactions see ‘noticeable’ drop since March price peak
12.9.2024
Blockchain analytics firm Santiment says a decline in Bitcoin whale activity is not necessarily a bearish sign
Payment Processors Paypal and Venmo Now Support ENS Domains
11.9.2024
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has announced that the payment giants Paypal and Venmo have integrated support for ENS domain names. This integration enables users to employ Paypal and Venmo to transmit crypto assets to an ENS address. Paypal and Venmo Roll out ENS Support On Tuesday, ENS shared on...
Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Application in Crypto Transactions
11.9.2024
In the world of cryptography and blockchain, Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) stand out as a revolutionary technology that allows one party […]
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India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban
11.9.2024
India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received
Quantum Computing’s Potential Threat to Blockchain Security
11.9.2024
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way we think about security, decentralization, and trustless systems. From cryptocurrency transactions to smart contracts, […]
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China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...